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Desde hace varios años, pueblos y comunidades Indígenas en el Sureste de México, que comprende Estados como Chiapas, Campeche, Yucatán y Quintana Roo, se enfrentan a todo tipo de megaproyectos en sus territorios. Cientos de hectáreas de selvas han sido devastadas para dar paso a monocultivos de soya, sorgo y arroz; también para la instalación de mega granjas de cerdos, parques eólicos y fotovoltaicos, y recientemente, para el paso del llamado Tren Maya. 

El derecho del Consentimiento Libre, Previo e Informado significa que los pueblos indígenas pueden usar sus tierras y recursos como los que quieran. También, el derecho significa que los pueblos indígenas están incluidos en una consulta si alguno proyecto de desarrollo está propuesto en su tierra.

Alta Outcome Document, produced from the Global Indigenous Preparatory Conference at the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in Alta, Norway on 10–12 June 2013

Alta Outcome Document, produced from the Global Indigenous Preparatory Conference at the World Conference on Indigenous Peoples in Alta, Norway on 10–12 June 2013

El Día Internacional de la Madre Tierra, que se conmemora el 22 de abril de cada año, fue proclamado por la Asamblea General de las Naciones Unidas en el 2009 con el objetivo de reconocer que “la Tierra y sus ecosistemas son nuestro hogar”, así como recordar que es necesario “alcanzar un justo equilibrio entre las necesidades económicas, sociales y ambientales de las generaciones presentes y futuras”; este día brinda también la oportunidad de generar conciencia “acerca de los problemas que afectan a la Tierra y a las diferentes formas de vida que en ella se desarrollan”. 

The Coalition to Secure the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the Green Economy is known as the SIRGE coalition. Members of the SIRGE coalition came together prior to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in April 2023, in New York. In this podcast, we hear from Galina Angarova, Executive Director of Cultural Survival and co-chair of the Executive Committee of the SIRGE Coalition.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Galina Angarova (Buryat)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.

The SIRGE Coalition is a group of Indigenous leaders and allied organizations, who advocate for a just transition to a low-carbon economy. In this podcast, we hear from Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim (Mbororo)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

Indigenous Peoples own at least a quarter of the earth's surface. Many of our territories are rich in essential minerals that are required for the energy transition. It is necessary to raise awareness about the impact that the green economy causes in the places where we live.
In this podcast, we hear from Rodion Sulyandziga.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Rodion Sulyandziga (Udege)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.

As the world's demand for minerals needed for green and renewable technologies increases, the SIRGE Coalition calls on governments, decision-makers, businesses, and corporations to avoid making the mistakes of the past and to protect the rights and self-determination of Indigenous Peoples.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Pasang Dolma Sherpa (Sherpa)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

As Indigenous Peoples, we make great contributions to the conservation of wildlife and biodiversity, and we own land that is rich in minerals, essential to the energy transition. For these reasons, the SIRGE Coalition seeks to increase Indigenous leadership and make our voices heard by governments and companies involved in this process. We speak to the Executive Director of First Peoples Worldwide, Kate Finn.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Kate Finn (Osage)
Image: Cultural Survival

The transition to a different economic growth model is necessary, but this cannot be carried out at the expense of the rights of Indigenous peoples and communities. Cultural Survival spoke to Gideon Sanago.
Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar)
Interviewee: Gideon Sanago (Maasai)
Image: Cultural Survival
Music "Remember Your Children", by Salidummay, is used with permission.
"Burn your village to the ground", by The Halluci Nation, used with permission

Le document final d’Alta énonce les questions clés pour les peuples autochtones et les solutions sur des sujets tels que les droits à la terre, l'air, l'eau et les moyens de subsistance.

El pueblo Emberá, en Panamá, históricamente ha habitado en las cercanías del Río Bayano, que desde la primera mitad del siglo XX comenzó a ser amenazado por la construcción de la Hidroeléctrica Bayano. Este proyecto finalmente se llevó a cabo en los años 70 e inundó gran parte de la Reserva Indígena habitada por la comunidad Majé Emberá Drua. En aquel momento se estableció que el Estado panameño proveería el área necesaria para la reubicación de los moradores de la Reserva, pero  hasta la actualidad esto no se ha cumplido y la exigencia de justicia permanece. 

Les peuples autochtones ont le droit de vivre selon leur vision du monde, leurs principes et leurs croyances. Ils ont la souveraineté sur leur terre, leur nourriture,  leur eau et leurs ressources.

French

Le droit au consentement libre, préalable et éclairé signifie que les peuples autochtones sont en mesure d'utiliser leurs terres et leurs ressources comme ils le souhaitent, et qu'ils sont inclus dans tout processus de consultation pour n’importe quel projet de développement proposé sur leurs terres.

A year ago, UN human rights experts expressed grave concerns about the continuous encroachment on traditional Maasai lands and housing, accompanied by a lack of transparency in, and consultation with the Maasai Indigenous Peoples, during decision-making and planning.

Spots on Alta Outcome Document - Russian (pу́сский)

The Alta outcome document sets out key issues for Indigenous Peoples and solutions on topics including the rights to land, air, water, and livelihoods. 

La Escuela de Agricultura Ecológica U Yits Ka’an es un proceso educativo y liberador cuya sede se encuentra en Maní, Yucatán, México. Su objetivo es acompañar a familias campesinas mayas interesadas en la promoción de la agricultura ecológica como modo sostenible de vida, así como lograr que sean gestoras de cambios en sus comunidades a través de una agricultura más sana, ética y basada en relaciones de justicia. En este Día Internacional de los Pueblos Indígenas te invitamos a conocer más sobre este proyecto a través de una entrevista con Iván Jiménez, su actual coordinador. 

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.

Fossil fuels and other conventional energy sources release many greenhouse gases that harm the environment. For this reason, there is global talk of the need for a transition towards the use of cleaner energy sources and the development of technologies such as battery storage systems, and other cleaner sources of energy. However, for the creation of these energy sources, so-called “transition minerals” are necessary, the extraction of which increases the danger of new displacements and the dispossession of territories from Indigenous Peoples.